... and caloric deficits
may be involved in the edema of starvation.
Other Causes of Edema
These include hypothyroidism, in which the edema (myxedema) is located
typically in the pretibial ... of Edema
The distribution of edema is an important guide to its cause. Thus, edema
limited to one leg or to one or both arms is usually the result of venous and/or
lymphatic obstruction...
...
periorbital edema may
Albuminuria,
hypoalbuminemia;
sometimes, elevation of
serum crea
tinine and
urea nitrogen;
hyperkalemia, metabolic
acidosis,
Chapter 036. Edema
(Part 5)
Idiopathic Edema ... diuretic-induced
edema, described above.
Localized Edema
(See also Chap. 243) Edema originating from inflammation or
hypersensitivity is usually readily identified. Lo...
... pressure within the vascular system and the
Chapter 036. Edema
(Part 1)
Harrison's Internal Medicine > Chapter 36. Edema
Edema: Introduction
Edema is defined as a clinically apparent ...
manifestations of edema, and a similar weight loss from diuresis can be induced in
a slightly edematous patient before "dry weight" is achieved. Anasarca refers to
gro...
... reduction of osmolality, contributing to edema formation
and hyponatremia.
Chapter 036. Edema
(Part 2)
Reduction of Effective Arterial Volume
In many forms of edema, the effective arterial blood ... to edema.
Renal Factors and the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone (RAA) System
(See also Chap. 3 36) In the final analysis, renal retention of Na
+
is central
to the developme...
... it
counterbalances the primary alterations in the Starling forces, at which time no
Chapter 036. Edema
(Part 3)
Endothelin
This potent peptide vasoconstrictor is released by endothelial ...
sufficiently to prevent edema formation. In addition, in edematous states there is
abnormal resistance to the actions of natriuretic peptides.
Clinical Causes of Edema
Obstruction o...
...
Chapter 036. Edema
(Part 7)
Additional Factors in Diagnosis
The color, thickness, and sensitivity of ... Patient: Edema
An important first question is whether the edema is localized or
generalized. If it is localized, those local phenomena that may be responsible
should be considered. If the edema ... episodes of prolonged edema,
the skin over the involved areas ma...
... improved lighting and the installation of grab bars and
nonslip surfaces.
Chapter 024. Gait and Balance Disorders
(Part 6)
Toppling Falls
Some patients maintain tone in antigravity muscles
... Chapter 033. Dyspnea and
Pulmonary Edema
(Part 3)
Differential Diagnosis
Dyspnea is the consequence of deviations ... Pulmonary receptors are stimulated by the elevated vascular
pressures and resultant interstitial edema, causing dyspnea. [newpage]
Ventilatory Pump
Disorders of the airways (e.g., asthma, emphysema, ... stimulating pulmonary receptors if there is associated
a...